Looking after your Balga Grasstrees

David Ward has started a project to lower the hatch on the Balgas.

Loppers, secatars or manual hedge clippers can be used. But the most efficient method is to use an electric hedge clipper to lower the dead hatch. The trimmings are then placed on top of a Zamia. Then the dead hatch is burnt.

David's method will improve the health of the Balgas and Zamias by stimulating nitrogen fixation and fruiting.

Another benefit of this method is that it will help to reduce the fire hazard.